Pocket Watch Database


Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade No. 45 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 45

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 304448 Question Mark
Grade: No. 45 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.00%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · April 26, 2022

Serial Number 304294 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 304448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 304225 was reported as accurate.

tysonni Supporter 59 · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 304357 was reported as accurate.

Diverguy64 6 · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 304448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden model 2 serial #304448 has 11 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 45
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Hampden Grade No. 45 Pocket Watch